code

noun

1. 密码；暗码；电码；代码
   a system of words, letters, numbers or symbols that represent a message or record information secretly or in a shorter form
   1. There are two codes for London.
      伦敦有两个电话区号。
2. 密码；暗码；电码；代码
   a system of words, letters, numbers or symbols that represent a message or record information secretly or in a shorter form
   1. There are two codes for London.
      伦敦有两个电话区号。
3. 编码
   a system of computer programming instructions
4. 道德准则；行为规范
   a set of moral principles or rules of behaviour that are generally accepted by society or a social group
   1. a strict code of conduct
      严格的行为准则
5. 法典；法规
   a system of laws or written rules that state how people in an institution or a country should behave
   1. the penal code
      刑法典

verb

1. 为…编码
   to write or print words, letters, numbers, etc. on sth so that you know what it is, what group it belongs to, etc.
   1. Each order is coded separately.
      每份订单都单独编号。
2. 把…译成密码
   to put a message into code so that it can only be understood by a few people
3. 编程序；编码
   to write a computer program by putting one system of numbers, words and symbols into another system

1. N-COUNT 行为准则;规则;法典;法规
   A code is a set of rules about how people should behave or about how something must be done.
   1. ...Article 159 of the Turkish Penal Code.
      《土耳其刑法法典》第159条
   2. ...local building codes.
      地方建筑法规
2. N-COUNT 密码;暗码;代码
   A code is a system of replacing the words in a message with other words or symbols, so that nobody can understand it unless they know the system.
   1. They used elaborate secret codes, as when the names of trees stood for letters...
      他们使用了复杂的暗号，比如用树的名称代表字母。
   2. If you can't remember your number, write it in code in a diary.
      如果记不住自己的号码，可以用代码记在日记簿里。
3. N-COUNT (邮政)编码;(电话)区号
   A code is a group of numbers or letters which is used to identify something, such as a postal address or part of a telephone system.
   1. Callers dialing the wrong area code will not get through.
      打电话的人如果拨错区号，就无法接通。
4. N-COUNT 信号;标记
   A code is any system of signs or symbols that has a meaning.
   1. It will need different microchips to reconvert the digital code back into normal TV signals.
      把数字信号重新转换回通常的电视信号需要另外的微芯片。
5. N-COUNT (遗传)密码
   The genetic code of a person, animal or plant is the information contained in DNA which determines the structure and function of cells, and the inherited characteristics of all living things.
   1. Scientists provided the key to understanding the genetic code that determines every bodily feature.
      科学家们找到了限免决定各种身体特征的遗传密码的密钥。
6. VERB 把…编码(或编号)
   To code something means to give it a code or to mark it with its code.
   1. He devised a way of coding every statement uniquely...
      他设计了一种把每句话进行独特编码的方法。
   2. The machines were coded so we could tell them apart.
      机器都编了号，便于我们区分。
7. 编码
   Computer code is a system or language for expressing information and instructions in a form which can be understood by a computer.
8. See also: bar code Highway Code machine code morse code postcode zip code

1. All members of the association adhere to a strict code of practice
   协会的所有成员都遵守一套严格的行为规范。
2. The analogue signals from the video tape are converted into digital code.
   采自该录像带的模拟信号被转换成数字代码。
3. The area code for western Pennsylvania is 412.
   宾夕法尼亚西部的电话区号是412。
4. The instructions are translated into binary code, a form that computers can easily handle.
   指令被转换成计算机易于处理的二进制码。
5. The newspaper breached the code of conduct on privacy
   该报违反了保护隐私的行为准则。
6. They used elaborate secret codes, as when the names of trees stood for letters
   他们使用了复杂的暗号，比如用树的名称代表字母。
7. If you can't remember your number, write it in code in a diary.
   如果记不住自己的号码，可以用代码记在日记簿里。
8. Callers dialing the wrong area code will not get through.
   打电话的人如果拨错区号，就无法接通。
9. It will need different microchips to reconvert the digital code back into normal TV signals.
   把数字信号重新转换回通常的电视信号需要另外的微芯片。
10. Scientists provided the key to understanding the genetic code that determines every bodily feature.
    科学家们找到了限免决定各种身体特征的遗传密码的密钥。
11. He devised a way of coding every statement uniquely
    他设计了一种把每句话进行独特编码的方法。
12. The machines were coded so we could tell them apart.
    机器都编了号，便于我们区分。
13. The operation was given the code name Dynamo.
    这次行动的代号为“发电机”。
14. Doctors in Britain say a new code of conduct is urgently needed to protect the doctor-patient relationship.
    英国的医生说急需新的行为准则来保护医患关系。
15. The auctioneers are violating a code of practice by dealing in stolen goods.
    拍卖商买卖赃物，违反了行规。
16. I think nationalism is just a code word for racism
    我认为民族主义不过是种族主义的代名词。
17. He said the article did not contravene the industry's code of conduct.
    他说这一条款并未违反行业的行为准则。
18. The signal will be converted into digital code.
    信号会被转变为数字代码。
19. I'm still no closer to deciphering the code.
    我还是无法破译该密码。
20. There is a strict dress code: no trainers or jeans.
    有严格的着装规定：不许穿运动鞋和牛仔裤。
21. Its members are bound by a rigid code of ethics which includes confidentiality
    它的成员受到包括保密在内的一套严格的伦理规范的约束。
22. Brian keyed in his personal code.
    布赖恩键入了他的个人密码。
23. In showing contempt for the heavyweight championship Douglas offended a stern code.
    道格拉斯藐视重量级拳王称号的行为违背了严格的准则。
24. The shipping industry promulgated a voluntary code.
    航运业对自律守则进行了宣传。
25. It is about time tour operators respected the law and their own code of conduct.
    旅行社是时候该遵守法律和行业规范了。
26. The introduction of a new code of criminal procedure has also slowed up the system.
    新刑事诉讼法的出台也使系统的效率有所降低。
27. The tribunal is unique because Mr Jones is not subject to the normal police discipline code.
    因为琼斯先生不受一般的治安条例法规约束，所以专门设立了特别法庭。
28. Many people inadvertently transpose digits of the ZIP code.
    很多人疏忽之下会颠倒邮政编码中数字的顺序。
29. The spy sent his message in code.
    这个间谍用密码发送情报。
30. After years of careful studies, the Americans found out the magic code behind Japan's success.
    经过数年研究，美国人发现了日本的成功秘诀。

noun

1. a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy

2. (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions

   Synonym:    computer code

3. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

   Synonym:    codification

verb

1. convert ordinary language into code
   1. We should encode the message for security reasons

   Synonym:    encipherciphercypherencryptinscribewrite in code

2. attach a code to
   1. Code the pieces with numbers so that you can identify them later